GEN-Z R&B HEARTTHROB KUZI CEE BUILDS ON BREAKOUT MOMENTUM WITH NEW SINGLE “RAIN” OUT NOW
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13 MARCH 2026 (TORONTO, ON) – Gen-Z R&B heartthrob Kuzi Cee builds on breakout momentum with his new emotionally charged single “Rain,” out now via Universal Music Canada.
Arriving on the heels of his hit “Rather Be,” which continues to climb at radio and build momentum nationwide, Kuzi continues to solidify his place as one of the most compelling young voices in contemporary R&B. The single marked his first entry on the Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 Airplay chart, and Kuzi was recently named an iHeartRadio Future Star, signaling strong early recognition across both broadcast and digital platforms.
“Rather Be” has already amassed over 2.9 million global streams and generated more than 60 million impressions across social platforms, cementing Kuzi’s reputation as a modern romantic resonating deeply with Gen-Z audiences. With “Rain,” he leans further into the vulnerability and emotional intensity that have quickly become his signature.
Produced by Aeon Wang and mixed by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Teezio, known for his work with Chris Brown and Gunna, “Rain” captures the fragile space between heartbreak and hope. Over moody, cinematic production, Kuzi delivers a controlled yet impassioned vocal performance, asking the ultimate lover’s question: will you stay when things get hard?
“Rain is about loving someone the right way,” says Kuzi. “Learning them, showing up with intention, and not running when things get hard. If it’s real, you stay, even when it isn’t easy.”
Today also marks the premiere of Kuzi’s Northern Touch Live performance, where he delivers both “Rain” and his breakout single “Rather Be” backed by a live band. The performance underscores what sets Kuzi apart in today’s R&B landscape: undeniable stage presence, vocal control and a natural charisma that translates seamlessly from record to stage. Watch HERE.
The rollout for “Rain” has already sparked anticipation online, with teaser content generating over 251,000 views across social platforms and inspiring more than 200 TikTok creates ahead of release. Kuzi recently further demonstrated his vocal appeal with a cover of Bruno Mars’ “That’s What I Like,” amassing nearly 400,000 views and 63,000 likes as his digital audience continues to grow rapidly.
Based in Calgary, Kuzi Cee is carving out a lane as one of Canada’s most exciting next-generation R&B exports, blending heartthrob charisma with genuine emotional storytelling and consistent hit-making instincts. With additional releases planned throughout the year, “Rain” marks another confident step in what is shaping up to be a defining breakout run.
“Rain” is available now on all streaming platforms.
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Kuzi Cee is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter and R&B artist whose sound blends early-2000s romanticism with a modern Gen-Z edge. Born in Zimbabwe and raised across New York, Philadelphia, Toronto and Calgary, Kuzi draws from a globally informed musical palette shaped by icons such as Usher, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and Mariah Carey.
A self-described lover-boy at heart, Kuzi channels vulnerability, intention and emotional storytelling into his music, building a catalogue that resonates deeply with young audiences. His breakout single “Rather Be” has already amassed over 2.7 million global streams and generated more than 45 million impressions across social platforms, while continuing to gain traction at radio nationwide.
Having already shared stages with Nelly, G-Eazy, T.I., Ashanti, Mario and Michael Bublé, and performing at international festivals including SXSW and The Great Escape, Kuzi Cee is translating digital momentum into real-world impact. With consistent releases planned throughout 2026, he is emerging as one of Canada’s most promising next-generation R&B exports.